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- [ig-nim-brahyt]
- /ˈɪg nɪmˌbraɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ig-nim-brahyt]
- /ˈɪg nɪmˌbraɪt/
Definitions of ignimbrite word
- noun ignimbrite a fine-grained volcanic rock consisting mainly of welded shards of feldspar and quartz. 1
- noun ignimbrite a rock formed by the deposition at high temperature and the consolidation of a nuée ardente or other type of ash flow, being a complicated mixture of volcanic materials welded together by heat, hot gases, and pressure 0
- noun ignimbrite (geology) A deposit left by the pyroclastic flow from a volcano, consisting of ash, pumice lapilli, and lithic fragments. 0
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Origin of ignimbrite
First appearance:
before 1932 One of the 10% newest English words
1932; < Latin ign(is) fire + imbr-, stem of imber rain, shower + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Ignimbrite
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ignimbrite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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